The National tribune., 1887-01-20
CONDENSED LETTERS.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE has letter for
Capt w. Il. Butcher, 9th Ind, which will be
forwarded 10 him if he will send his address.
Stanley Il. Maynard Co. G, Add ILL.,, says that
at the battle of franklin his regiment was de-
ployed as skirmishers 10 tho left of the pike,
looking south, and In front Of the cotton gin ;
that his regiment staid out in skirmishing order
too long, and when they fell back into the line
of works pellmell they were closely pursued by
the enemy and driven out Of the ditch, after
which the whole Union line, as far as he could
see, was retreating in confusion toward the
cotton gin and other buildings until met by a
very brave aud determined officer on horseback.
who carried flag and directed the men, who
all rallied and advanced TO the ditch, which
they occupied, capturing 300 rebels and holding
il against repeated charges of the enemy
throughout the engagement. Maynard says the
officer wore long chin whiskers and rode a bay
horse He thinks that officer saved the day.
He wants 10 know who he was, and would
thank some correspondent 10 answer that ques-
ton.
A. Z. Nay. Co. L. l02d n. ", Colchester, VT,
agrees with Comrades Blundin and Callahan in
regard 10 the services of the White Star Division
at Lookout Mountain. The l02d N. Y. crossed
Lookout Creek on the old dam, was deployed
as skirmishers, and advanced along the side of
the mountain, which was cleared of rebels after
a severe engagement. The Major of the l02d
was killed on the skirmish-line
Seth Oliver, 10th Me-, Warren, Me-, writes
concerning the hardships which were endured
by the soldiers In defense Of their country. He
was stricken down by heat, and has never
recovered from the effects of the stroke. He
pays high tribute TO the gallantry of his
regiment.
Robert W. Medkirk, Co. E, 72d Ohio, Indian
apolis, Ind, drops a heartfelt tear upon the
coffin Of Gen. Logan. Speaking of Col. Morri-
son, of Illinois, he says it was not the tariff
that killed him at the last election. bnt his
odious proposition to levy an income tax TO pay
pensions.
c. ii. Oates, Co. K, lIth KY, and Sergeant,
U. S. Marine Corps Greenville, KY, says he
subscribed to THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE short
time ago. and is free 10 say il is the best paper
he has ever read. He says the contributions
from the old comrades are well worth 10 times
the cost Of the paper.
James X. Clerihan, Corporal, Co. c, 9th Ill.
Cav Harrisonville Mo-, seconds the suggestion
of Comrade Hite that Reunion of the regi-
ment be held ct ST. Louis at the time of the
next National Encampment. He will gladly
aid the project in any way.
William K. Potter. Corporal, Battery j, LIST
Mich. J.. A., Laingsburg, Mich, relates some
incidents Of bis battery at the battle Of Gettys-
burg. 1t was at first in the reserve artillery,
but was ordered up TO take the place of New
1OEh DdlbcTy WHICH Dccu kDOCkcu 10
pieces. 1t did some very active firing with
shell and canister. He picked out from his
limber-chest piece Of shell which had lodged
in il and handed il TO Capt. Daniels. lie
would be glad TO have the fragment as a me-
mentO Of the battle.
William J. Donaldson, Co. NJ, 9th Ohio Cav,
Scroggs6eld, o., would like TO hear from some
of his old comrades through THE NATIONAL
| TRIBUNE. de had a brother in Co. Nj, who
was missing at the battle of st. Marys Church,
Va, June "a, 1864, and he has never yet learn
| ed his fate. He had a diary in his pocket by
which he could be identified, and if any person
knows anything of him the writer would be
under many obligations for the information.
Christ Buhrmester, Co. NJ, 9TH Ill. Cav, Red
Bud, ILL.,, criticizes the recent article of Capt.
| Rankin, 9TH Ohio Cav, in regard 10 Hatch's
Division at Nashville. He says that division
did fight on the right Of the Union line, captur-
| ing the first three forts and 16 cannon.
Nolney Nudge Co. X, 9th N. Y, and Co. X,
10th N. Y. Cav, grieves over the neglect of the
Government TO provide for its disabled and suf.
fering soldiers. He says that at the age of Al
he finds himself utterly broken in health-so
| much SO that he is unable 10 work and support
his family. He is panied beyond expression
because his wife and children are suffering for
the necessities of life He was even compelled
TO accept an order for money from the poor
fund Of his town.
John ii. Mawby, Co. K, 18th N. H., Worces-
ter, Mass, heartily Endorses the ideas expressed
by Comrade Tompkins in regard TO the greed
for glory shown by many Of the comrades in
their communications He says il is enough
10 make an army mule bilious"
Robert y. McIsae, Sergeant Co. M, 18th Pa
Cav, st. Adams, w. Va, thinks Comrade AL.
bertson, Atlantic City. N. J., in his sketch OF
the siege of Suffolk, did injustice TO the 18th
Ind. and llth Pa. Cav. He says the 18th al.
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ways got there; while the reputation of the
18th Ind. was second TO that of no other regi.
ment for bravery and efficiency.
John Hendrick, Co. j, LIST Wis. Cav, Wichita
Kan, says that he served in AndersonvillC
prison from Aug. 3, 1864. until the close of the
! war. He was captured at Cartersyille, Ga